The Ministry of Digital Development of Russia has notified major platforms about the need to restrict access for users with enabled VPN by April 15.

The Ministry of Digital Development of Russia has notified major platforms about the need to restrict access for users with enabled VPN by April 15.

@meduzalive 02 Apr 2026, 16:03

Russian media reported on the preparation of new restrictive measures against VPN services, including complicating their purchase and possibly introducing administrative liability for their use.

@meduzalive 02 Apr 2026, 15:04

The Ministry of Digital Development of Russia requested major platforms to restrict access for users with enabled VPN by April 15, threatening removal from the whitelist and loss of IT accreditation.

@varlamov_news 02 Apr 2026, 14:02

Russia plans to tighten requirements for telecommunications operators, which may result in the exit of small companies from the market and an increase in home internet prices.

@meduzalive 02 Apr 2026, 10:41

The Cyber Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia commented on reports about checking citizens' phones for the use of VPN services and messengers.

@meduzalive 02 Apr 2026, 07:28